Has anybody ever had experience with a Japanesse brand called Falken They are V & Z rated 275-50-17
I'm looking to replace the stock Pirellis , I just don't like them on our wet/ greasy roads here on the coast. Any info Very much appreciated and Thank-You in advance ! Ed

 

"Falcan" or "Falken" ?

 

Sorry about that FALKEN Tires

 

Yup. 19s and so far no prblems...

 

The price here quoted for 275-50-R 17 rear and 255-50-R 17 front 998.79 Canadian is that good they say they are great quailty but there are Soo many cool treads out there ,but cool is not always safe, I guess I want it to just handle like my BMW used to drive side ways and stay in control.

Sport Performance for Pickups and SUVs

Uni-directional tread design
Smooth, quiet, comfortable ride
Superior wet-weather traction
Maintains vehicle load carrying capacity
Aggressive style and performance
Stylish sidewall treatment
Rim protection ridge protects expensive custom wheels
M+S rated all-season performance UTQG: 420 A A

 

I got new Falken rubber on my new wheel set-up - haven;t had a chance to get pics up yet. So far, I am likiing them.

 

Now That would be nice to "see" ? I'm thinking of doing it tomorrow, but they most likely have to order in as 17 "s are kinda uncommon.

 

I've had the Falken Ziex on my car for approx 15k miles and love them. I used to have them on my Pontiac Grand Prix GTP so that's how I knew about them. I've been pulling 1.9 60' times at the strip with mine at 25psi.

The Ziex also work very very well in the winter as long as you've got decent tread left on them. Mine are pretty beat up with all my runs at the track so I need to melt them down so I can get my new pirelli's mounted. I'd get the Ziex again if they made them in the correct size for the 17" rims but the are unfortunately a little small.

 

Soo many choices Now I'm into Yokohama, Michelin, BFGoodrich Oyy then to mate them for a well balanced diet and all Yknow speed rating and all that good stuff.

 

I'd be curious to see some more responses to this. I've got KDW 2's (see signature for sizes) and I find them a little slippery for regular, dry road driving. Anyone else experience this with the KDW's?? On a motorsport course last month they were just fantastic but they also got to get as hot as h.e.l.l. which made the difference.

Anyone out there chime in if you've got some recommendations for a real sticky street tire that doesn't particularly need alot of warming up.

Thanks - Mark (and Ed.....when you make your choice, DON'T pay our ridiculous Cdn prices. Call the Tire Rack, fantastic to deal with and you'll save a few hundred $$ even after the delivery, duty and tax crap that we have to pay).

 

I have Falken FK 451 size 255/45 on my 18" rims, I am very happy, good grip, by rain OK, and good price!

 

Weather looks good for this weekend - have a few mods to do tomorrow and should have some nice new pics of her with the new wheel/tires setup on sunday.

 

As much as I like My Goodyear F1's I don't think I can afford them after this set is gone, lol. If you can afford them they are awesome tires.

Falken price wise is on the lower end of the ladder, but that always doesn't mean performance follows the trend. No personal experience with them, but have sold a set or two.

 

Falken is a german brand founded in 1983 by the way.

 

Uhhhh.... yeah??.......

 

Its what tha brothas like to fit on their 22"s
Spend 2000 for wheels, and mount up 100 dollar tires.

 

Okay, here's some pics of my new set-up with the Falken tires: 18 by 9 deep dish up front with 255/45s and 18 by 10 deep dish out back with 295/40s.

 

That looks sweet! Does it grip the road better now? That deserves a banana!

 

Thanks!


(yeah definitely better grip out back)